A meteor, or shooting star, is a streak of light that is caused by the friction when a meteoroid from space enters the Earth's atmosphere. And, meteorites are space rocks that survive the friction of the atmosphere and land on Earth.You may see a meteor streak through the sky on any night.he rocks in space are sometimes called small bodies. Some of them are larger and are called minor planets or planetoids. They may also be known as NEOs -- Near Earth Objects. Whatever they may be called, they have much to tell us about our solar system.
Find the best month to visit Pennsylvania based on the weather. Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Expect 3Â°C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 5 hours of sunshine per day in Pennsylvania in January.
Like all mountainous states, the four seasons differ in intensity based on your location. Pennsylvania summers are long, bringing hot and humid conditions to the southeast, while in the mountains (central, northeast and west) the days are generally cooler, but still on the humid side. Fall is pleasant throughout the state, while winter brings snow and much colder temperatures. January is the coldest month, with average high temps in the mid-20s. July is the warmest month, with average highs near 80 degrees. Summer temps in the 90s are not uncommon in the southeast, and in the Pittsburgh area. Annual precipitation averages near 43 inches in the southeast and western mountains, while lower amounts are common near the north-central border with New York State and along the western border with Ohio.